Heating Cost in New York → Orange County
How much does it cost to heat a home in Orange County? Here's a breakdown by fuel type, using real local prices and 6,071 heating degree days for Orange County.
Estimates are for a typical 2,000 sq ft home. Use the calculator for your exact ZIP code.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $2.04/therm | $22 | $1,864 | $311 |
| Heat Pump | $0.29/kWh | $29 | $2,445 | $408 |
| Heating Oil | $4.59/gallon | $39 | $3,314 | $552 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.29/kWh | $86 | $7,336 | $1,223 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,864/year estimated — saving $1,450/year vs heating oil
Oil price: $4.59/gal (local median). Electricity: $0.29/kWh (New York avg). Gas: $2.04/therm (New York avg). HDD: 6,071. Estimates for a 2,000 sq ft home.
Prices updated: 2026-07-19. Prices may differ from real-time calculator.
At local electricity rates ($0.29/kWh) and oil prices ($4.59/gal), switching from oil to a heat pump would pay for itself in approximately 12.7 years (based on average installation cost of $11,000). Federal tax credits and state rebates can reduce this significantly.
During the heating season (October–March), a typical 2,000 sq ft home in Orange County costs approximately:
If you're staying with oil heat, the biggest savings come from comparing local suppliers. The spread between cheapest and most expensive in Orange County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon — that's $250–$500/year on the same fuel.
Median: $4.59/gal · 13 suppliers reporting prices
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